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Cartoon, Royal Victoria Coffee Music Hall (Old Vic)
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Cartoon, Royal Victoria Coffee Music Hall (Old Vic)
Cartoon, the Royal Victoria Coffee Music Hall. In 1879 the Coffee Palace Association took over the Victoria Theatre (now the Old Vic), and turned the theatre into a temperance music hall.
1880
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This delightful cartoon, titled "Entr'acte at the Old Vic," captures the essence of a temperance music hall performance at the Royal Victoria Coffee Music Hall in the late 1800s. In 1879, the Coffee Palace Association took over the Victoria Theatre, located in London, and transformed it into a venue dedicated to promoting abstinence and providing a space for musical entertainment. The scene in this humorous illustration shows a man, dressed in a top hat and frock coat, eagerly waiting for his drink during the intermission of a performance. He approaches a waiter, who is wearing an apron and carrying a jug of coffee, ready to serve the patrons. However, the man's friends, also seen in the background, have already received their drinks and are enjoying the music, creating a sense of camaraderie and harmony. The cartoonist, Terry Parker, masterfully captures the mood of the 1880s temperance movement, where the focus was on providing a wholesome and uplifting environment for the working classes. The Coffee Palace Association's mission was to promote moral and social improvement through the provision of affordable, alcohol-free entertainment and refreshments. The Old Vic, now known as the Old Vic Theatre, has a rich history and continues to be an integral part of London's cultural landscape. This charming cartoon offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the unique atmosphere of a Victorian temperance music hall and the simple pleasure of sharing a drink and a laugh with friends.
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